20 September 2019
The homework this week is Talk Time.
I can retell a story.
We are well underway with our topic ‘Where the Wild Things Are.’ For their homework, we would like the children to retell the story using the images provided. Please encourage your child to discuss the characters and the various settings.
Homework is due in on Thursday 26th September.
20 September 2019
This week’s homework is Talk Time.
Is it OK to cut down trees to make paper?
Again, this week’s homework is linked to our science topic, ‘Materials’. As a class, we have discussed the many different ways in which we use paper in everyday life. However, the paper making process involves cutting down lots of trees. Discuss the question above with your child.
Refer to the homework policy for how to complete Talk Time homework.
The homework is due on Thursday 26 September.
20 September 2019
This week, homework is Talk Time and is due in on Thursday 26 September.
Talk Time: I can discuss my tree house design.
Throughout our weekly sessions in Topic this term, we’ve been following the design process in anticipation of the pupils creating their own miniature tree house. So far we’ve researched tree houses, and drawn an annotated sketch of our initial designs. We’re now asking them to think about how they plan to achieve their design and consider the materials they’re going to use.
- Ask them about their success criteria and how they’re going to achieve it.
- Ask them where they’re going to put to build their platform / entry and exit point / team flag
- Ask what they’ve chosen out of the optional elements of the success criteria (a swing/slide/walls/roof/bridge/rope ladder/more than one platform)
- Ask them what they’re going to use to build each element of their design
- Ask them how they’re going to attach each element of their design to their mini tree (blutac / clips /string / elastic bands / glue)
- Ask them if there’s any materials they could bring in from home and re-purpose for their tree house
- Ask them how they’re going to stiffen and strengthen their structures
- Ask them if there was anything they saw from the trip to Go Ape that they want to use in their own tree house design
As usual, we ask that your child makes brief notes on what they discussed at home in their homework book ready to discuss on Thursday 29 September.
13 September 2019
This week’s homework is creative: I know what a good learner looks like.
This homework links to our Living and Learning 8 Rs, listed below, and it asks your child to consider what a good learner looks like within the classroom.
- I can show I am ready to learn.
- I take responsibility for my own learning.
- I take a safe risk.
- I am resilient.
- I respond to feedback.
- I am resourceful.
- I remember.
- I reflect about my learning.
We discussed a number of creative options for your child to show what this looks like. Here are a few suggestions:
- an annotated sketch
- a poster or guide to being a great learner
- a poem
- a short video
This homework is due in on Thursday 19 September.
13 September 2019
This week’s homework is Practice Makes Perfect.
I can name the material an object is made from.
To tie in with our science topic, this homework asks the children to go on a material hunt around their home. The children’s challenge is to identify an object and the material that it is made from
The homework is due on Thursday 19th September.
13 September 2019
Ahead of next week’s Living and Learning theme, this week’s homework is Talk Time and will be discussed in class on Thursday 19 September.
I know when to and when not to take risks and responsibility.
Have a chat at home about scenarios when you should take risks and responsibility but on the flip side, when shouldn’t you do either?
We’re going to have a debate in class, so be ready to contribute what was spoken about at home!
06 September 2019
The homework this week is Practice Makes Perfect.
I can count objects to 10.
During their first week in Year One, the children have been counting objects to 10 and have got a sheet in their homework books to practice this further.
The homework is due on Thursday 12 September.
06 September 2019
This week’s homework is Practice Makes Perfect and is due on Thursday 12 September.
I can read Roman numerals (up to 100).
The children have written the key facts for Roman numerals in their homework books and should practise this skill for their homework. Some children have chosen to take a worksheet to practise on. Some haven’t taken a worksheet as they’ve really enjoyed this learning and so can try and be creative in their practice.
Here’s what we learnt to do and a few suggestions of what their practice could look like:
We know how to:
- Write numbers up to 100 as Roman numerals.
For example, 37 = XXXVII, 54 = LIV, 42 = XLII, 91 = XCI
- Write Roman numerals up to 100 as numbers.
For example, XXVII = 27, XLI = 41, LXXXI = 81
- Solve calculations represented as Roman numerals.
For example, XVII + LXI = 78 (LXXVIII)
Your child could:
- Complete the worksheet from school.
- Write the ages of everyone in their family in Roman numerals.
- Convert these Roman numerals into numbers: LXII, XXXVIII, XLV, LXXIII, XCV, XXIV, LIX
- Create calculations written as Roman numerals (with the answers worked out).
- Write some information about themselves but with any numbers written as Roman numerals.
06 September 2019
The homework this week is Practice Makes Perfect and due in Thursday 12 September.
I can write sentences.
As we begin our learning in Year 2, we’d like to know what the children want to learn during this year and what their interests are outside of school. Their responses should be in full sentences.
Here are some reminders of what to check for when writing each sentence.
- Capital letter at the start
- Full stop at the end
- Finger spaces
- Does it make sense?
Our handwriting guide shows the correct letter formation to support this writing. Please ask if you would like a printed copy of this guide.
06 September 2019
This week’s homework is Talk Time and is due in on Thursday 12 September.
I can talk about my goals for the year.
Children have been asked to discuss their targets for the coming year. This could be something to improve in school or out of school and may relate to their handwriting, spelling, times tables or even joining in with sporting competitions. It might be best to talk about how to improve and not just what!
We will talk about their targets as a class and share our aspirations.